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READ THIS FIRST! The Serpent Cobra SRX8 GTE is a state of the art 1/8 scale 4wd GT which will give you the true Serpent racing - This is a highly technical hobby product, intended to be used in a safe racing environment. This car experience.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL LINES DESCRIPTION ICONS DESCRIPTION Each step contains a variety of numbers, lines, and symbols. The numbers represent the order in Each step contains a variety of symbols described below. which the parts should be assembled. The lines are described below. Step number;...
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R/RR DIFF ASSEMBLY STEP 1 STEP 2 FR/RR DIFF BAG M3x4 Note the correct pin location. 2.5x12 VOLUME COMPENSATORS 6x11.75x0.2 When the differential gets hotter, the foam inserts will absorb the pressure of the expansion of the oil. 1- The supplied foam tube must be cut to size as indicated here below.
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STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Fill the differential with silicone oil 1 mm above the crosspin, do NOT M3x14 please check the default setupsheet. 3.5x7x0.1 OIL LEVEL 3.5x7x0.1 AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE DIFFS Use a digital scale to measure the exact amount of oil in the diff.
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CENTER SOLID AXLE ASSEMBLY STEP 6 SOLID AXLE BAG Use grease to hold the 8x16x5 o-rings in position. M3x5 8x16x5 M3x3 M3x3 M3x5 8x16x5...
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REAR ASSEMBLY STEP 7 STEP 8 BAG 1 REAR ANTISQUAT Tighten anti-roll bar cap until INSERTS CHART there is no play, and it moves freely. ANTIROLL BAR ROD LENGTH 34 mm M2.5X6 M4x12 REAR TOE IN INSERTS CHART M4x12 M2.5X6 M2.5x6 M4x12...
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STEP 9 STEP 10 BAG 2 After building the differential with new gears, new differential case and bearings, the diff may feel a little tight. M5x4 The connected parts need at least an hour 10.1 run-time to create a perfect match. Attention: 5x13x4 When you assemble the diff with too much initial play, the gears will not run-in properly...
FRONT ASSEMBLY STEP 15 STEP 16 BAG 4 16.1 16.2 Tighten anti-roll bar cap until there is no play, and it moves freely. M2.5X6 M4x12 FRONT REAR ANTIROLL BAR INSERTS ROD LENGTH 34 mm M2.5X6 M2.5x6 M4x12...
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After building the differential with STEP 17 STEP 18 STEP 19 BAG 5 new gears, new differential case and bearings, the diff may feel a little tight. The connected parts need at least an hour 19.1 run-time to create a perfect match. Attention: When you assemble the diff with too much M5x4 initial play, the gears will not run-in properly...
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STEP 22 BAG 6 22.1 STEERING ARMS 2.5x13 M3x10 Steering arm 4 is included in the kit. 8x16x5 3x17 Note the correct coupler assemby. 13x19x4 M5x4 8x11x0.1 22.3 22.2 2.5x5x0.4 M4x6 on the shaft with the grubscrew. M2.5X6 M3x3 M4x6 Nylock Nut M3 2.5x13 3x17...
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STEP 23 23.1 FRONT CAMBERLINK LENGTH 18.2 mm 23.2 FRONT CAMBERLINK DEFAULT POSITION M3x20 M3x14 Nylock 3.2x7x0.5 Nut M3 M3x14 Nylock Nut M3 M3x20 3.5x7x0.5...
STEERING ASSEMBLY STEP 26 STEP 27 BAG 8 26.1 26.2 27.1 M3x12 M3x12 3x6x0.5 STEERING TRACKROD LENGTH 16 mm 3x6x0.5 27.2 M3x20 M3x20 Nylock Nut M3 The servo saver spring should preloaded 4.5mm. Also notice the correct orientation of the collar.
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STEP 28 STEP 29 STEP 30 BAG 9 Note correct position of the conical shim. Note correct orientation of the outer steering balljoints. M3x20 M4x10 6x10x3 M3x12 3x7.5x1 M3x20 Conical 3x7.5x1 3x7.5x1 Nylock Nut Conical M3 Flanged 6x10x3 M2.5x5 3x7.5x1 M2.5x5 M4x10 Nylock Nut...
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STEP 50 STEP 32 STEP 33 32.1 Pinion is not included in the kit. Assemble the proper pinion for your set-up. M4x10 32.2 M4x10 M3x10 M3x10 M3x10 M4x10...
SHOCKS ASSEMBLY STEP 34 STEP 35 STEP 36 SHOCK BAG 3x6x0.5 1- Fill up with sillicone oil fully using the silicone 34.1 oil supplied in the kit. For the correct cst value Insert the o-ring please check the default setupsheet. inside the spring collar.
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STEP 37 STEP 38 STEP 39 1-Bleed: push the shock-rod all the way in 37.1 slowly, to allow excessive oil to escape. 2- With shockrod fully in, close fullu the shock cap. Push the membrane into the shock cap. Assemble the spring and spring- cup (align correctly) to complete the shock.
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